BWS is one of almost 30 environmental groups who form the Vancouver Island Private Managed Forest Action Alliance, lead by Jenn Holland. In this CBC video, released 17 July 2025, Claire Palmer interviews Dave Weaver and Jenn Holland to provide an introduction to the challenges inherent in the outdated Private Managed Forest Land Act (PMFLA), particularly on Vancouver Island. To view the 2 minute video click HERE, to read the full story click HERE.
For further information on the PMFLA, it’s history and consequences, see these links on our website:
- What is a ‘private forest’ in B.C.? And how much logging is allowed there? Published in the Narwhal 18 Feb 2025, author Julie Gordon. Click HERE.
- Trent River Watershed Cumulative Effects Assessment – 2025. Published by BWS 15 July 2025. Authors: Dave Weaver, Dave Daust RPF, Scott Scholefield RPF. Click HERE.
- Who Owns and Controls the Beaufort Watersheds? Published by BWS, 10 Dec 2020, author Dave Weaver. Click HERE.